Heathfield vs Upper Sturt
The verdict
Upper Sturt is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.17M in Heathfield. Heathfield rates higher for liveability (54 vs 17). Upper Sturt is closer to the coast (15.0 km vs 18.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Heathfield rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Upper Sturt).
Scores
| Heathfield | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 42 |
| Transport | 34 | 34 |
| Education | 85 | 79 |
| Liveability | 54 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heathfield | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,062 | 1,005 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,298 | $2,229 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.5% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 77.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Heathfield Declining · Upper Sturt Declining
Property
| Heathfield | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Heathfield | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,507 | 1,194 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heathfield | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heathfield · Upper Sturt
Transport
| Heathfield | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Heathfield | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.3 km | 15.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.4 km | 12.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.0 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Heathfield | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,062 | 1,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,099 | 1,040 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,041 | 985 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heathfield or Upper Sturt?
Heathfield has the higher residential safety score (Heathfield 100/100 vs Upper Sturt 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Heathfield or Upper Sturt?
Upper Sturt is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.17M.
Which has better schools, Heathfield or Upper Sturt?
Upper Sturt has a higher average school ICSEA (Heathfield 1086 vs Upper Sturt 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heathfield or Upper Sturt?
Heathfield and Upper Sturt have similar transport scores.
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